Furniture/Industrial Designer - Prototyping to Production

Critical Playground LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

20 vacation days per year

US public holidays

Job summary

OMA New York is seeking an experienced furniture/industrial designer to work directly with the partner-in-charge on developing a new furniture line, from concept and research through prototyping, technical development, and production.

The ideal candidate has exceptional design sensibility, a strong understanding of materials, fabrication, and manufacturing processes, and a proven ability to translate ideas into buildable pieces using sketches, 3D modeling, and detailed drawings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in industrial/product design or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4–7 years of relevant professional experience in furniture, industrial/product design, or a closely related field.
• Strong conceptual, graphic, and design talent with a comprehensive portfolio.
• Demonstrated experience developing furniture or products from concept through prototyping and production.
• Strong understanding of furniture construction, materials, manufacturing processes, and fabrication techniques.
• Excellent command of Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong rendering and visualization skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Ability to produce and review detailed technical drawings with a high degree of accuracy.
• Confidence working collaboratively in a dynamic, international environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Translate conceptual ideas into buildable furniture through sketches, 3D modeling, visualization, and prototyping.
• Develop and evaluate design options through sketching, 3D modeling, visualization, and physical prototyping.
• Collaborate with fabricators, manufacturers, engineers, and suppliers to refine and realize designs.
• Consider material selection, manufacturing processes, quality, durability, and cost throughout the design process.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Industrial Design

Tools

Rhino

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SolidWorks

KeyShot

Job description

OMA New York is seeking an experienced furniture/industrial designer to work directly with the partner-in-charge on developing a new furniture line, from concept and research through prototyping, technical development, and production.

The ideal candidate has exceptional design sensibility, a strong understanding of materials, fabrication, and manufacturing processes, and a proven ability to translate ideas into buildable pieces using sketches, 3D modeling, and detailed drawings.